AIR N ARC
®
300 SERIES ALL-IN-ONE POWER SYSTEM
®
SECTION 5: OPERATION
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KEY
DESCRIPTION
A
BLACK
B
RED
Figure 5-6: Battery Cable Connections
A
B
positive terminal, BLACK to the negative
terminal (
Figure 5-6
).
3. Plug the battery charge cables into the battery
cable connection.
4. Start the machine and wait for all indicator
lights to turn off. Place the DC Welder/
Charger selector toggle switch in the
DC
Charger
position, and then the DC Charger
Mode switch to the correct position. The
motor should come up to operating speed;
the battery is being charged.
5. When machine begins to cycle between high
and bypass then the battery is fully charged.
6. To disconnect the charging system, place the
DC Welder/Charger selector toggle switch to
the
OFF
position.
7. Now it is safe to disconnect the clamps from
the battery being charged, and the battery
cable connection on the front of the machine.
5.8 EXTREME CONDITION
OPERATION
When operating in extreme cold or hot conditions,
ranging from 0°F to 110°F (-18°C to 43°C) ( 0°F to -40°F
[-18°C to -40°C] with cold weather kit), in the presence of
high humidity, or at a high altitude, extra attention should
be given to any indication that could lead to a serious
problem. If the ambient temperature varies largely, the
environment is dusty, or the motor is operated at a high
altitude, the motor performance is directly or indirectly
influenced.
System Component or
Part Group Task
Manual
Section
Location
Extreme Condition Operation
5.8
page 63
Cold Weather Operation
5.8.1
page 64
General Operation
5.8.1.1
page 64
Machine Operation
5.8.1.2
page 64
High Temperature Operation
5.8.2
page 65
Machine Operation
5.8.2.1
page 65
High Dust Content Operation
5.8.3
page 65
Machine Operation
5.8.3.1
page 65
High Altitude Operation
5.8.4
page 65
IMPORTANT
Never leave the machine unattended
while charging a battery. Always
carefully monitor the charging system
while it is in use; the high amperage level
that the unit produces can damage the
battery being charged, or the other
components, if the unit is left connected
for an extended period of time.
